Health Nut Avocado Sandwiches

Way back in the late 70’s I fell in love and lived in the quaint little town in the Colorado Rockies, Georgetown. Young and single with a new adventure every day, I really did have the time of my life. Hiking, backpacking and biking all summer, skiing all winter, I could pretty much eat anything I wanted, and I often wanted these delicious sandwiches! Healthy, fresh, filling and best of all, cheap!

Health Nut Avocado Sandwiches

I made these this weekend for myself, and when my son dropped by (you know, the kid who will eat anything and does) he turned up his nose. When his girl friend showed up, of course, number 2 had to have some of hers…and raved about them. Go figure! Then I had to show him how to make them when we pulled everything back out so he could have one!

I used to make these with sunflower seeds though more recently I’ve switched to almond or pine nuts (better Omega-3 to Omega-6 ratio.) I just happened to use the pretty little almond “slivers” in the photo just because I had some left over from a baking project but honestly, it’s a bit less expensive to just roughly chop or slice whole almonds.

Health Nut Avocado Sandwiches

Cheese is optional, but delicious, and if you’re so inclined, a slice or two of bacon really does take these over the top! The cream cheese helps hold all the ingredients together – and tastes delicious with the creamy avocado. Alfalfa sprouts help to keep this from being too heavy; spinach or lettuce is good, too, and either are a less expensive option. Wraps or lower carb breads are great options.

One sandwich will cost about $1.25 or so, so plan on inexpensive sides to keep this a Bargain Meal. I usually have a small salad, perhaps a few pickled vegetables. Luckily I have plenty of pickled veggies left over from my Overnight Bloody Marys!

Health Nut Avocado Sandwiches

about 1 1/2 tablespoons cream cheese, light is fine, softened is easiest to work with

1/2 avocado, sliced

1 slice Swiss or Muenster cheese

1 ounce almonds or other nut of your choice

1/4 cup or so of alfalfa sprouts

Toast bread, if you’d like. Spread cream cheese on each slice of bread. Layer with the rest of the ingredients. It holds together best if the avocado is placed on top of the cream cheese on one slice, and the nuts and then the sprouts are placed on the cream cheese on the second slice. Cheese and/or bacon in the middle, if using.

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Definitely sounds like a tasty sandwich. Alfalfa sprouts are unknown in my fridge but I’m willing to give them a try … I just have to use them up before they go bad. A common failing at my house with most fresh greens and herbs. Even avocados get forgotten until they’re past their prime and I hate the waste but I get distracted so easily. 😦